The following table shows the Employment Insurance (EI) rates and maximums.
(Starting from 2006, Quebec offers its own parental benefits so the rates in Quebec are lower.)
| Year | Rate | Maximum Insurable Earnings | Maximum Employee Premium | Maximum Employer Premium |
| 2015 | 1.88% | $49,500 | $930.60 | $1,302.84 |
| 2014 | 1.88% | $48,600 | $913.68 | $1,279.15 |
| 2013 | 1.88% | $47,400 | $891.12 | $1,247.57 |
| 2012 | 1.83% | $45,900 | $839.97 | $1,175.96 |
| 2011 | 1.78% | $44,200 | $786.76 | $1,101.46 |
| 2010 | 1.73% | $43,200 | $747.36 | $1,046.30 |
| 2009 | 1.73% | $42,300 | $731.79 | $1,024.51 |
| 2008 | 1.73% | $41,100 | $711.03 | $995.44 |
| 2007 | 1.80% | $40,000 | $720.00 | $1,008.00 |
| 2006 | 1.87% | $39,000 | $729.30 | $1,021.02 |